At the Centre for Community Health and Environmental Change (CCHEC), we understand that sustainable livelihoods are the foundation of resilient communities. Our livelihood support initiatives are designed to empower vulnerable households by enhancing their income-generating capacity, improving food security, and building long-term economic independence.
Our goal is to equip individuals and communities with practical skills, resources, and opportunities that enable them to lift themselves out of poverty. We target women, youth, persons with disabilities, and smallholder farmers—groups often left behind in economic development.
CCHEC trains farmers on sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices, including organic farming, water-efficient irrigation, kitchen gardening, and use of drought-resistant crops. We support school gardens, distribute seeds and tools, and promote value addition through food processing and packaging.
We support the formation and training of VSLAs to increase access to financial services in underserved areas. Members save regularly, access small loans for business or emergencies, and receive training on financial literacy, record keeping, and group dynamics.
Our programs build the capacity of women and youth to run small businesses, especially in tailoring, soap making, poultry farming, beadwork, and agribusiness. We provide start-up kits, conduct market linkage forums, and mentor participants to strengthen their entrepreneurial resilience.
We support households to rear small livestock like goats, poultry, and rabbits as part of food and income diversification strategies. Trainings include animal health, breeding, and market access. Beneficiaries often operate under a pass-on model to benefit others in their community.
We promote green jobs and environmentally friendly enterprises such as tree nurseries, charcoal briquette production, and the use of renewable energy (like solar drying and biogas). This not only creates income but also contributes to environmental restoration.
In partnership with vocational institutions and local artisans, we link youth and school dropouts with skills development opportunities in trades such as carpentry, masonry, welding, and mechanics.
CCHEC uses a participatory and community-led model that builds on local knowledge, resources, and aspirations. All livelihood support activities are tailored to the local context and aligned with community development priorities. Monitoring and mentorship continue beyond the training phase to ensure sustainability.